Physical Milestones:
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Head Control (2-4 months): Babies start to hold their heads up while lying on their stomach or being held upright.
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Rolling Over (4-6 months): Many babies can roll from their back to their stomach and vice versa.
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Sitting Up (6-8 months): Babies learn to sit up with support, and later they’ll be able to sit up without assistance.
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Crawling (6-10 months): Some babies start to crawl around this time, using their arms and legs to move.
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Standing with Support (8-10 months): Babies might pull themselves up to a standing position while holding onto furniture.
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Walking (9-12+ months): Walking typically begins around the first birthday, but the range can vary widely.
Cognitive and Sensory Milestones:
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Eye Tracking (2-3 months): Babies begin to follow moving objects with their eyes.
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Smiling (2-3 months): Social smiles emerge, where babies smile in response to interactions.
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Reaching and Grasping (3-6 months): Babies start to reach for and grasp objects.
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Object Permanence (6-9 months): Babies begin to understand that objects still exist even when they’re out of sight.
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Babbling (6-9 months): Babies start making repetitive syllables, like “ba-ba” or “ma-ma.”
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Imitating (9-12 months): Babies might imitate actions, sounds, or facial expressions.
Communication and Language Milestones:
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Cooing (2-3 months): Babies make cooing sounds in response to stimuli.
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Babbling (6-9 months): Babbling becomes more complex, and babies start using different consonant and vowel sounds.
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Gestures (9-12 months): Babies might wave, point, or use other gestures to communicate.
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Understanding Simple Words (9-12 months): Babies begin to understand simple words like “bye-bye” or “no.”
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First Words (12+ months): Babies typically say their first recognizable words around their first birthday.
Social and Emotional Milestones:
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Smiling (2-3 months): Babies start responding to social interactions with smiles.
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Separation Anxiety (6-9 months): Babies might become anxious when separated from their primary caregivers.
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Showing Affection (9-12 months): Babies might start hugging, kissing, or showing other signs of affection.
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Playing Peek-a-Boo (9-12 months): Babies enjoy simple games that involve hiding and revealing objects or faces.
Remember that these are general guidelines, and there is a wide range of normal development. If you have concerns about your baby’s development, consult with a healthcare professional for personalized guidance.